Legal Processes and National Culture

Authors

• Oscar G. Chase, New York University School of Law

Abstract

The article examines the relationship between national culture and legal processes, arguing that cultural differences significantly impact the feasibility of adopting foreign legal procedures. It focuses on the suggestion to adopt German civil litigation rules in the U.S., asserting that cultural barriers, particularly regarding authority and individualism, make such adoption problematic. The author contends that understanding these cultural dimensions is crucial for evaluating legal reforms.

Disciplines

Civil Law | Civil Procedure | Comparative and Foreign Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Oscar G. Chase, Legal Processes and National Culture, 5 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 1 (1997).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol5/iss1/3